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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $26,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,153

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $24,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMDXGLGLGLGL
TrimAdvanceGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $51,284 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Entertainment Package 2,000        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800 800    
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Power release, second row seats   400 400 400  
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Entertainment Package 1,874        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744 744    
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Power release, second row seats   372 372 372  
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Options (change) 2,000 18,650 18,650 5,550 2,330
Options (change) 1,874 17,347 17,347 5,163 2,167
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Total Price $57,645 $84,125 $85,775 $97,775 $125,355
Total Invoice $54,153 $78,304 $79,838 $90,997 $115,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,307
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMDXGLGLGLGL
TrimAdvanceGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 1280, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$57,645$84,125$85,775$97,775$125,355
Adjustments for Features0-4,130-4,280-5,895-8,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,645$79,995$81,495$91,880$116,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$11,885$36,640
Total Invoice$54,153$78,304$79,838$90,997$115,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,844-3,984-5,486-8,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,153$74,460$75,854$85,511$107,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394$11,051$33,206

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMDXGLGLGLGL
TrimAdvanceGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Display key$50    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150    
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HDMI port$25    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,675$12,805$12,955$14,570$17,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,130$4,280$5,895$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,844-3,984-5,486-8,049

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182016
ModelMDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in121.0 in
Length196.2 in201.6 in
Width77.2 in76.4 in
Height67.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186571%
Total Not Requested77529%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186571%
Total Not Requested77529%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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